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PROVINCE PLANNING AN ANNOUNCEMENT TODAY TO HELP BATTLE RURAL CRIME

UPDATE:

The provincial government has decided to put 10-million dollars into the battle against rural crime in Alberta.

Eight million will be used to hire 39 new RCMP officers–and 40 civilian members.

The civilians will be covering off the paperwork—so the officers can stay in the field—-and the rest of the money—will be used to hire 10 Crown prosecutors—who will be focus on rural crime—and rural crime only.

“It is absolutely essential to the safety of our citizens. Risking personal safety by confronting criminals is unnecessary and dangerous. It is our job to serve and protect Albertans. But we cant do that unless citizens make the call. The funding we have received from the government is a first step in reducing crime in our province. And I know the RCMP in Alberta–can look forward to their continued support and collaboration–as we move our strategies forward.”